Photos by Michael Dimen Photography

Welcome to the Association on American Indian Affairs

In order to thrive, Native families and youth need to be healthy, have a good education, and be part of a strong and supportive community and culture.

For 90 years, AAIA has been working to promote these goals and provide the critical elements that Native American Indian children and families need to live happy, healthy and productive lives. Our programs focus upon youth/education (scholarships, child welfare, summer camps), health (diabetes education and prevention), cultural preservation (sacred lands protection, Native language preservation) and the empowerment of tribal communities (federal acknowledgment, funding for tribal programs).

Protecting Sovereignty * Preserving Culture * Educating Youth

The Development of Native American Graves and Repatriation Act

Video Narrated by AAIA Executive Director Jack Trope

Come visit our new Language Program website to

browse learning materials and play Dakotah

language video games!

AAIA meets all 20 BBB Charity Standards

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AAIA participates in the Combined Federal Campaign. Our organization number is 12307.